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247LC Films duo Omar Cook and Adonis Armstrong are set to make their feature film directorial debut with the release of an action packed trailer for their upcoming crime film, LA Undercover.  

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"We want to bring back the nostalgic cinematic vibe that some of the '90s Black classic films had," said co-director Omar Cook. "This film will showcase a lot of upcoming talent and ultimately fill a void in the crime drama sector that was left with the death of John Singleton."

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This film brings back the 1990s Black cinema tone reminiscent of classic movies such as In Too Deep and Deep Cover. Cook and Armstrong are carving a lane for themselves as directors and actors in the film industry with the release of four short films in 2022 that have racked up over 30 awards in festivals across the world. LA Undercover is the first feature coming from this dynamic filmmaking duo.

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LA Undercover features a load of upcoming talent, including stars Omar Cook (God of Dreams), Adonis Armstrong (Coke Boys), Clay Cureton (Coke Boys), Ajima Cole (All I Want For Christmas), and Dustin Harnish (Only for One Night). Also appearing in supporting roles are Akin Coley (It's Mitzy!: The Masquerade Ball!), Shala White (Growing Up Chrisley), Marcus Palmer (Trigonus), Brandon Paul Johnson (I Hate My Neighbor!), Sydney Martin (Euphoria), and Gentel Sharrie (Deadly Thoughts).

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“A lot of hard work was put into this project to make it special so the industry would take notice," says co-director Adonis Armstrong. "What I expect is to receive major awards from the benefits of our labor here at 247LC."

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The film follows Corey Shaw (Omar Cook) a rookie cop in the LAPD with his intentions set on bettering his community. As crime ramps up in LA, Corey must go undercover to take down a cold-blooded crime-lord, Kevin "Keys" Lyles (Clay Cureton). With everything on the line, Corey battles between maintaining his relationship with his girlfriend Sierra Morgan (Ajima Cole), doing his job, and staying true to his identity.

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LA Undercover is expected to do a major festival run before heading to streaming. Omar Cook recently entered a distribution deal with Cartel News Syndicate, putting 247LC Films in position to have films on multiple streaming platforms. After watching the trailer, viewers can look forward to a gritty action packed crime drama movie on the way.

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For more information, watch the trailer on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ds7RkkdoU, or visit https://www.247liveculture.com.

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The VR/AR Association (VRARA) announced today that AT&T will deliver the keynote as the Presenting Sponsor at Immerse Global Summit taking place in Miami Beach, Florida on December 5–7, 2022.

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Immersive technologies are proving to be an increasingly important part of nearly every company's digital strategy, from training the workforce in virtual reality to augmented reality entertainment, gaming, and advertising. As a result, next-gen connected devices and the bandwidth they require are putting more demands on mobile networks than ever before.

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"The merging of our physical and digital worlds through immersive experiences is only possible with connectivity solutions like AT&T 5G and Fiber. As the immersive technology ecosystem evolves, AT&T will lead the way, transforming how the world works, lives, and plays, connecting businesses and our customers to greater possibilities."—Andrew Bennett, AVP, Mass Market 5G Products at AT&T and keynote speaker.

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Immerse Global Summit is expected to draw 1,000+ attendees (both in-person and online/virtual) to the Fontainebleau Hotel, the venue for the conference which will feature over 200 thought leaders in the XR, metaverse, blockchain, and connectivity ecosystem, including those from AT&T, Meta, Lenovo, Qualcomm, Magic Leap, Sony, Unity Technologies, Amazon, Boeing, General Motors, University of Miami, Agora, and emerging companies Rooom, Immersal, Emteq Labs, Aequilibrium, AMPD, Leia Inc., Departure Lounge and many more.

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Miami is one of the high-growth technology cities in the U.S. Demand for technology jobs is rising, and Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties were among the top markets for the growth of tech job postings during the first six months of 2022, according to the Dice Tech Job Report, an analysis that looks at hiring trends by location, employers, role, and skills.

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"We are thrilled to welcome AT&T to the keynote stage at Immerse Global Summit in Miami. The importance of high-speed and reliable data transfer connectivity has never been more important than what we’re seeing in the new digital ecosystem of industries in the metaverse, blockchain, web3, virtual and augmented reality, digital fashion, digital humans, enterprise, and more." — Nathan Pettyjohn, Founder & President of the VR/AR Association, host of the Immerse Global Summit.

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"Business leaders across every vertical should attend this event and learn how immersive technologies are transforming their businesses. Many of the world’s most respected companies and thought leaders will be at Immerse Global Summit, in a setting curated to deliver inspiration, and allow attendees to network with game-changing business connections." — Kris Kolo, Global Executive Director of the VR/AR Association, who hosts Immerse Global Summit.

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The Immerse Global Summit will feature dynamic keynotes, industry tracks, demos, exhibits, networking, and amazing VIP events. It will showcase the best that the industry has to offer. Learn more about The VR/AR Association at www.thevrara.com.

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About The VR/AR Association

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‍Owned and produced by The VR/AR Association (VRARA), Immerse Global Summit is one of the most innovative technology conference series in the world, and has hosted over 70,000 attendees over the past two years at its virtual events and in-person conferences in Europe and North America, with a commitment to facilitating innovation and creativity through a cross-pollination of enterprise and consumer technology showcases combined with business growth strategy. The conferences bring together a mix of the most talented business leaders, developers, creative designers, and product managers from around the world.

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The VR/AR Association is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between innovative companies and people in the VR, AR, metaverse and blockchain ecosystem that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry standards, connects member organizations, and promotes the services of member companies.

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Funny Bus Comedy City Tours, a Charlotte-based comedy bus tour company, is excited about adding some unique holiday tours this season featuring none other than everyone’s favorite green, furry, and funny character: The Grinch!

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Funny Bus Comedy City Tours, started in 2015 by Kevin Anderson and Lisa Schnurr, combines history with comedy while rolling through the Queen City. The 40-passenger bus takes guests through all the cool and hip neighborhoods surrounding Charlotte such as Historic South End, Plaza Midwood, the NoDa Art District, and all through Uptown.

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Time’s Money Magazine named The Funny Bus the “Best Tour in North Carolina” in 2018. It was awarded Best Comedy Tour by the Discovery Channel in the national “Official Best of Awards” in 2016. The Funny Bus has also been listed by Charlotte Magazine as Best Tour to Take Visiting Friends. In 2022 it was named Best Party Bus in Charlotte by Elevate Magazine for the second time. It is also featured on American Airlines in-flight entertainment!

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The Laugh and Lights Tour with The Grinch will feature an R-rated adult only tour, rolling through Uptown, Noda, South End, and Dilworth. Guests will see homes decorated in the historical neighborhoods and throughout Uptown Charlotte. The bus will also pass many parks and highlights of the city decorated for the holidays, such as The Christmas Village at Knights Stadium, The Panthers Stadium, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Center City, Marshall Park, Romare Beardon Park, and more!

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“These holiday tours were designed with the locals in mind to give them something fun and sparkly to see during these exciting weeks leading up to the holidays. All the better, they get to see it with the Grinch doing his usual zany stuff, only this time on the Funny Bus!” said Schnurr as she chuckled, “There will be lots of fun games, music, things like Ugly Sweater Contest, and so many photo opps!”

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The Laughs and Lights Tour with the Grinch will officially start on Friday, November 25th and will run through Christmas. However, the bus will hold a “rehearsal” run on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:00 pm and invites press to call for spot availability.

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Public Tours on the Funny Bus run Tuesday through Sunday, and private/corporate tours can be reserved any day throughout the week. The standard bus tour is adult-oriented and restricted to guests 17 years of age and older. Guests over the age of 21 are permitted to bring beer and wine for the comedy-filled funny ride. Tours begin at First Ward Park, across from the Market at 7th, making easy access to buy some beverages before the trip. The holiday tours, because they are here for a limited time, are anticipated to sell out fast. Holiday spots are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.funnybus.net or by calling the office.

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To reserve a seat on the Funny Bus call (704) 659-3186. For more information, visit www.funnybus.net.

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We Will All Rise (also known as All Rise), an organization which creates targeted initiatives that invest in the socio-emotional, educational, and economic needs of young men of color, today announced the launch of The Possible Dream, a fundraising campaign which directly support young men of color in their pursuits of higher education.

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"We’ve grown our geographic reach from three regions (Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia) to six, with programming in Boston, Lawrence, and Milwaukee, and will launch Atlanta-based programming in 2023," said Mark Nash, the Director of Creative & Digital Strategy for We Will All Rise. "Our social media reach has also grown organically and extensively, month by month. Moreover, through thoughtful planning and a growing philanthropic network, we have increased our revenues from $93,000 in 2019 to a projected $1.1 million in 2022."

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Supports provided by The Possible Dream include tuition, room and board, books and supplies, high-intensity mentoring, and career development.

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"As much as All Rise has grown, much more support and collaboration will be necessary to sustain this critical work," added Nash. "Our young men come from some of the most underserved and impoverished communities in our nation, and they need our support now more than ever. We understand that our success can only be measured by our ties to the broader community, and we are aiming to partner with like-minded organizations that are truly committed to the success of young men of color."
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All Rise has set a fundraising goal for $165,000 by February 28th, 2023. To donate, and for more information, please visit https://wewillallrise.org.

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NUS, an immigrant woman-owned small business offering minimalist and everyday apparel staples, today announced a partnership with Wolf & Badger, a global online marketplace for the world's best independent brands. NUS's products will be available for sale online on Wolf & Badger's website, and the partnership will allow NUS to tap into an international market.

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“We are thrilled to have joined Wolf & Badger as one of the world’s best emerging brands!” said NUS's founder Balim Tezel.

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Launched in 2010, Wolf & Badger is a global online marketplace for independent brands, with storefronts in London, New York City, and Los Angeles. It was named one of "Britain's Best Boutiques" in the April 2010 by British Vogue and was picked by Time Out as a "Best Shop in London". In 2020, Wolf & Badger was named "Sustainable Retailer of the Year" by Drapers, the leading fashion business publication.

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After various roles in marketing and fashion, Tezel launched NUS in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company was named NUS, which means "naked" in French, to reflect its focus on minimalist, everyday apparel staples and its mission to make quality loungewear accessible.

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For more information, visit https://www.wearenus.com.

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Every 1 Voice Matters, a North Charleston-based organization with the mission to "help uplift, educate and empower our youth," today announced that they have teamed up with the North Charleston Police Department, the Good Time Gang, and Acts of Kindness to present “Christmas at City Hall.” The event will be held on December 10th, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, at 2500 City Hall Lane in North Charleston, South Carolina.

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The event will provide more than 500 coats, 100 bikes, and other toys to children in local low-income communities. There will also be vendors, food trucks, jump castles, s’mores, and live music from DJ Boss Hogg of Star 99.7. The Christmas community event will be hosted by Savannah J with free raffles, a performance by the North Charleston Elementary School Dancers, Christmas greetings from North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess, an appearance by "Lil Herbie Tha Mascot," and other fun activities.

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To donate, become a sponsor, or request more information, contact Sherrika Myers at Every1VoiceMatters@gmail.com.

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For more information, visit https://www.every1voicematters.org.

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Lily’s List, an organization that works with pediatric patients that have a need for home health nursing, today announced that they are participating in GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating virtually in the global generosity movement on November 29th, 2022. Lily’s List will inspire generosity by reinventing our GivingTuesday Model and support families with medically fragile children.

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In 2019, the Lily’s List founders dove head first into their first GivingTuesday Campaign in hopes of spreading their daughters' light across the world. For three years, they participated in Q&A forums and donothons to inspire radical generosity. Over those three years, Lily’s List was able to raise $25,000 to help families with medically fragile children have a smooth hospital-to-home transition.

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In efforts to help its donors have the ability to give, but also shop for Christmas, Lily’s List developed GivingTuesday Reinvented, holding its first virtual auction in which all proceeds went to helping families with medically fragile children.

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“Every dollar donated is equal to a sigh of relief from parents who are running an intensive care unit from their home," said Jess Wolfe, a Love Box recipient and Lily's List board member. "Raising a medically fragile child is difficult for many reasons, but having the support of Lily’s List in the transition home is priceless.”

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GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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People demonstrate generosity in many ways on GivingTuesday. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people they care about, or giving to causes they care about, every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for critical causes around the world and gets 21 billion impressions on social media from people and organizations speaking up for the causes that matter to them and encouraging others to get involved in their communities.

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"GivingTuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year." said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s CEO, and co-founder. "With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, GivingTuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world."

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For more information, visit http://www.lilyslist.org.

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The William J. von Liebig Foundation is currently receiving applications for the second annual von Liebig Prize. The $25,000 prize is awarded annually to individual(s) in the United States for significant accomplishments in animal welfare, such as care for mistreated companion animals and protection from abuse. Full details on how to nominate or submit an application can be found on the Foundation website and must be completed by November 18th, 2022.

The prize aims to support individuals facilitating meaningful change in their community by making a significant impact through improving the lives of disadvantaged animals or having a vision for cultivating solutions to enhance animal well-being.

Last year’s winner, Leslie Granger, CEO of Bideawee, a New York based non-profit with locations in Manhattan, Wantagh, and Westhampton, has shown a deep and abiding interest in improving the lives of homeless animals in her personal and professional capacities.

Granger donated her $25,000 grant to fund a campaign to build a new building for Bideawee and support the organization in a financially meaningful way that she wasn’t able to do before. This new building is the future of the 119-year-old organization that focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of at-risk animals.  

Over the years, philanthropist Suzanne von Liebig has generously supported many animal rights foundations and shelters in pursuing their goals. Shelter expansion, rehabilitation program improvement, and adoption rates have increased as a result.

"Animals are innocent and pure of heart,” said Mrs. von Liebig. “They contribute great meaning and joy to our lives, and we owe them all safe, healthy, loving homes as they teach us how to be better, more compassionate humans.”

The William J. von Liebig Foundation sees the urgent need to continue domestic animal welfare program support and improvement. To apply or nominate someone in your community, applicants should submit a three-page letter detailing their current impact or the vision for enacting meaningful change in animal welfare. Individuals may direct their application or nomination letters to Eleonora Fogg at eleonora@svvl.net.

We believe the von Liebig Prize will significantly stimulate more meaningful action for the betterment of vulnerable, mistreated, and neglected animals.

About The William J. von Liebig Foundation

Founded in 1975 by Mr. and Mrs. von Liebig, the foundation has since expanded its reach from its original emphasis on medicine and education to include the arts and animal welfare, the latter of which is the primary focus of The von Liebig Prize.

For more information, visit https://www.williamjvonliebigfoundation.org

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Chinatownvegas.com, a website dedicated to the 3+ mile strip on and around Spring Mountain Road called the Las Vegas Chinatown, better known as “Chinatown Vegas,” today announced that it is launching This Week In Chinatown, a weekly news service focusing on updates about Chinatown Vegas. Chinatown Las Vegas runs from Interstate 15 to Rainbow Blvd.

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The service is available now and will include news and analysis including "Food," "Restaurants," "Tips," "Things to Do," "Events," "What’s in? What’s out?," "Rumors," and more.

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“While many Chinatowns shrink, the one in Las Vegas continues to grow," said Joe Muscaglione, Founder of Chinatownvegas.com. "Now, a website dedicated to this very vibrant neighborhood in Las Vegas has a weekly column that features and highlights what make this Chinatown the best in America."

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For more information, visit https://chinatownvegas.com.

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The Our Authors Study Club, Inc. Los Angeles (OASC) announced today the launch of its 2023 Membership Campaign.  With the theme, “Preserving Our Future Past”, OASC hopes to add to the membership a younger generation in preparation for organizational transition and institutional fluidity; preparing for the future, but building on the foundation of the past. The campaign runs from November 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023.

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OASC is a nonprofit organization founded by Mrs. Vassie D. Wright on February 14, 1945, to study the biographies of African American authors, review their books, and learn the true history of African people throughout the Diaspora. That same year, Mrs. Wright worked with Dr. Carter G. Woodson to charter Our Authors Study Club, Inc. as the Los Angeles branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH) www.asalh.org. In 1950, the Mayor of Los Angeles joined OASC to establish official month-long celebrations at L.A. City Hall. That practice continues today, making OASC the founders of Black History Celebrations in Los Angeles and the originators of all of the Mayors’ city-wide diverse celebrations.

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OASC shares the vision of ASALH to be the premier Black Heritage learned society with a strong network and partners whose diverse and inclusive membership will continue the Woodson and Wright legacy, established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1915, and empower through knowledge and racial understanding, an appreciation of African American history and culture.

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During these uncertain times in which the very nature of what OASC and ASALH do—the teaching of areas of Black History that has been legally banned in seven U.S. states as “history that makes people uncomfortable”, OASC continues to present its annual month-long city-wide celebration, youth oratorical competition, Black History tour, monthly meetings, special Black History Speakers and more.

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Becoming an OASC member will plug you into a national network of amazing diverse leaders and part-time volunteers committed to promoting the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, also known as the “Father of Black History” and Vassie D. Wright, Founder of OASC.  OASC takes history and the ability to share that same seriously and promotes the support of research, education, and practice in the process. Dedication to the preservation of Black history; to the excavation of lost Black history, and to the future of Black History is a founding principle of the organization.

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OASC membership includes membership in ASALH and is open to dues-paying individuals and organizations that support the OASC mission and vision. The membership year is from January 1 through December 31. Please Note: If you complete and submit your 2023 membership application before December 9, 2022, there are BONUS savings of $10 to $15 per level of membership. After that time 2023 rates apply. For a complete list or member levels and benefits log on to www.oascla.org.

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“We encourage our members to participate in OASC leadership and our diverse programs that include documenting local history, providing scholarships for our youth, promoting Black authors, and promoting Black life, history, and culture in communities across the Southland and abroad,” states Theresa Curtis, Membership Chair. Tangible local benefits include (new this year) Computer discounts for members from Dell and Lenovo computers, OASC Membership pin, Membership Card, discounts in the OASC Online Store that includes Black History posters, books, the OASC Kente Stole, and Special admission to Members-Only events. You may also be listed in the City-wide African American Black History Cultural Guide (For members who join by January 1, 2023). Members receive local and national benefits. See the brochure online at www.oascla.org for a full listing of local and ASALH benefits for each level of membership.

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Join OASC today and help continue to “Authenticate and Secure Black Citizenship” through discovery and the teaching of fundamental truth to the world–that Africans and peoples of African descent are makers of history and co-workers in what W. E. B. Du Bois called, “The Kingdom of Culture.”

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Secure our “Future Past”. Download your application at www.oascla.org or email vassie@oascla.org.

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PopUP CleanUP, an African-American woman-owned event and commercial cleaning service, today announced the appointment of Karen Scott as Director of Human Resources. Scott, a former U.S. Naval Officer, will be responsible for hiring, overseeing personnel, and planning and coordinating the policies, activities, and staff for the company.

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Previously, Scott spent over three years in the operations industry, most recently as Program Analyst at Commander Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Support Services, where she leveraged her 12 years of service as a U.S. Naval officer working in operations, recruiting, and information systems. In addition, she earned a master's degree from Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University.

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“We're so delighted to have Karen join our team," said Kenetia Lee, PopUP CleanUP's founder and CEO. "Given that today is Veterans Day, we are proud to celebrate all veterans, including Karen, who have dedicated many years of their lives serving our country.

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For more information, visit https://www.popupcleanup.com.‍

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PopUP CleanUP is a licensed and bonded commercial and event cleaning company headquartered in Greater Los Angeles. The company provides exceptional maintenance and janitorial services for facilities of all sizes using the latest in environment-friendly products that provide the highest indoor air quality and safety. An African-American woman-owned company, PopUP CleanUP was founded in 2016 by Kenetia Lee after years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry and has served many notable clients, including Nike, VidCon, Dior, Amazon, and others.‍

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F&M Bank is proud to announce the appointment of John Graham Corriher to our Board of Directors.

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Born and raised in southern Rowan County, Graham is committed to giving back to our community. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in History from NC State University, Graham obtained a Juris Doctor degree from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. He currently serves as the City Attorney for the City of Salisbury, North Carolina.

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Active members of the community, Graham and his wife Danielle have two children: a daughter, Ruby Claire, and a son, John Graham Corriher, Jr. The Corriher Family live in the historic district in Salisbury and walk to Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. Graham is a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club and is affiliated with the Rowan Museum and the Rowan County United Way.

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F&M Bank has over a century of experience helping local businesses succeed and families obtain their dreams. As a member of F&M Bank’s Board of Directors, Graham will build on generations of success with a strategic vision that leads our business, and our clients, forward.

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“We’re excited to welcome Graham to our Board,” said F&M Bank Chairman and CEO Steve Fisher. “His expertise, integrity and leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our business and our community for years to come.”‍

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F&M Bank is a community bank established in 1909 and headquartered in Salisbury, NC. Operating throughout the Piedmont and the Research Triangle area, the bank has grown to over $900 million in assets with 11 offices in Rowan, Cabarrus and Wake counties. Focused on providing personal attention and convenience for every client, the bank offers a complete range of financial services for individuals and businesses. F&M Bank has been voted the Best Bank in Rowan and Cabarrus counties for over a decade. F&M Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit us online at fmbnc.com.

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F&M Bank is excited to announce the promotions of Tonya Barber and Tim Proper to Executive Vice President.

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“Over the past 15 years with F&M Bank, Tonya’s career has grown organically, thanks to her internal drive and inquisitive nature,” said F&M Bank Chairman and CEO Steve Fisher. “Tonya masters each area of responsibility, and her unique management style is a valuable asset that contributes to F&M Bank’s strength and stability in any economic climate.”

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Formally trained as a detective with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, Tonya started as the Bank’s Security Officer and ascended to leadership roles in deposit operations, electronic banking, information technology, cyber security and now credit operations. Tonya has contributed greatly in her role as Senior Operations Officer, managing the Bank’s Operations Center.

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In keeping with F&M Bank’s tradition of community engagement, Tonya is a contributing member of the Bank Management Committee and has a long list of community involvement including the Rowan-Cabarrus YMCA and Special Olympics.

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Similarly, Tim serves as a recognized community leader for the Bank’s civic functions in Salisbury and surrounding areas, including the Rowan Economic Development Corporation, and the Historic Salisbury Foundation Board. He is also a contributing member of the Bank Management Committee and Corporate Management Committee.

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“Tim is a quality banker with a wealth of knowledge, proven by his ability to develop innovative business opportunities,” said Fisher.

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Tim received his undergraduate degree in finance and graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He offers vast expertise with nearly 30 years of banking experience.

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Committing the past 15 years to serving our clients at F&M Bank, Tim has made significant contributions in his role as Senior Commercial Banking Officer, managing the Bank’s commercial banking function.

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Fisher adds, “We have no doubt Tonya and Tim will continue to rise and excel with F&M Bank. Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved achievement!”‍

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F&M Bank is a community bank established in 1909 and headquartered in Salisbury, NC. Operating throughout the Piedmont and the Research Triangle area, the bank has grown to over $900 million in assets with 11 offices in Rowan, Cabarrus and Wake counties. Focused on providing personal attention and convenience for every client, the bank offers a complete range of financial services for individuals and businesses. F&M Bank has been voted the Best Bank in Rowan and Cabarrus counties for over a decade. F&M Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit us online at fmbnc.com.

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Buka New York, an authentic Nigerian restaurant, today announced the launch of their first Manhattan location after 13 years in Brooklyn. The new Manhattan location can be found at 137 1st Avenue in New York, New York.

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Buka New York aims to bring the joy of fufu, joloff, egusi, and many more staples of authentic Nigerian cuisine to their growing clientele in Manhattan.

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“It's been a great honor and pleasure to be able to serve you all of our authentic dishes, and an honor indeed for your patronage," said Lookman Afolayan, the founder of Buka New York. "I promise you all, it's the real deal. We are going to be serving you day in and day out. Nigerian food is no longer particular to Nigerians only. Everyone who tastes it wants more."

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For more information, visit Buka New York's new Manhattan location at 137 1st Avenue, their original Brooklyn location at 1111 Fulton Street, or their website at https://www.bukanewyork.com.

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The Global Experts, a special needs and mental health platform, today announced the launch of its online store aimed at raising awareness for mental health advocacy. #TeamGlobal's online store includes items like mugs, hats, scented candles, hoodies, and bracelets, all with positive messages about mental health.

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Richard Cannon, the founder of The Global Experts, is a parent of special needs children himself. "Getting a child proper medical care and therapy is all well and good, but there are so many other things that go into being a parent for a special needs kid," Cannon said. "I wanted to provide care for kids and families just like mine and those all around the world. These kids are wonderful and they deserve the best chance to live happy lives."

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For more information, visit https://theglobalexperts.myshopify.com.

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Satellite Mobile Phones, a Michigan-based company that provides the best in Satellite communications, including satellite phones, satellite messengers, and satellite TVs, today announced that it is launching a promotion for free satellite phones, providing the top two satellite phone handsets free for emergency communications.

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The promotion is available now to customers across In the U.S. and Canada with the purchase of a phone plan, giving customers the ability to communicate anywhere in the world.

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“We are proud to offer a service that keeps outdoorsmen and travelers connected, no matter where they travel,” said Jay Courtland, the sales manager of Satellite Mobile Phones.

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Alpha Social, a Florida-based apparel brand, today unveiled its first-ever fashion collection of signature apparel in exclusive colorways that celebrate the new season. The Alpha Social Signature collection, sourced from and available exclusively on alphasocial.us, features cozy streetwear-inspired pieces, created in unique colorways. In particular, it consists of statement sweatsuits in expertly-cut fits and exclusive shades of pink, violet, coffee and bone.

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The products are available now to customers across their online store. The Alpha Social Signature Collection will include the signature fleece hoodie and sweatpants. The hoodie comes with a kangaroo pocket, rib-knit cuffs, and a waist hem to make it extra comfortable. The final detail is the Alpha Social logo found across both pieces.

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“At Alpha Social, we believe every piece of clothing should help you be yourself in comfort and style,” said Abel Enrique, the owner of Alpha Social. “We’re thrilled to create our first-ever line of signatures, celebrating the new season and way of life. This collection offers a unique way for fashion risk-takers and community leaders alike to be themselves and thrive.”

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Vantera Coffee Bean Company (VCBC), Black American and Black African producers and distributors of "the world's original and best coffees," today announced that it is launching Ethiopian coffees, vowing to bring substantially more of its coffees to the U.S. and around the globe.
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Vantera Coffee Bean Company was started in early 2020 by some of the Vantera Holding Corp and Haileslassie Ambaye Industries executives, a group of highly skilled and experienced men and women. VCBC, (a member of Vantera Commodities Group, LLC family of companies), was established for the purpose of the development, production, sales and distribution of high-quality coffee beans, which are sold under the Vantera Coffee Bean Company label or other trade styles. Haileslassie Ambaye, who was the founding chairman of Vantera, brought over 25 years of invaluable coffee business experience and expertise to the Vantera startup. After the majority of VCBC was recently acquired by Vantera Holding Corp, Don Polk, who was vice chairman of VCBC, became the executive chairman of Vantera. The company is also owned by a leading Ethiopian coffee producer/Wonberta General Import and Export PLC and a leading Ethiopian logistics company, Amelework Tesfay Import/Export, giving VCBC over 50 years of combined coffee industry experience.

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The original coffee company was founded in 2019 by Ethiopian American family members, including Vantera COO Gaim Hagos, selling Ethiopian specialty coffee primarily to distributors under the Hydasey Coffee label. Vantera’s aim is to be a primary “go-to” company for the best coffee Ethiopia has to offer, as well as other high-quality coffees grown in Africa or other regions around the world. Vantera sources its green coffee beans directly from thousands of farmers through its stakeholders in Ethiopia. The company is directly involved in every step of the way until the final green or roasted beans are delivered to its customers. Vantera ensures consistent high quality coffee beans by maintaining strict quality control on the ground via vertical integration. In addition to high quality Ethiopian coffees, which is their primary focus, VCBC has, or is developing, qualified sources of other high-quality coffees, through strong “established relationships”, in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Costa Rica and Indonesia. VCBC is also a coffee supplier or supply partner to high profile celebrities in the United States, and soon abroad.

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Vantera is committed to solely deal with high-quality arabica green coffee beans, and as such, the company has a vested interest in the wellbeing of the farmers. VCBC also has a social, ethical, moral, paternal, maternal, and ancestral obligation to support its farms and workers. “We have a special affinity to the women who work for and with us and intend to develop a program that will enrich, grow and protect the life, future, education, health and net worth for women and their children” stated Gaim Hagos. This initiative launched in Ethiopia early February 2022.

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“Vantera Coffee Bean Company is also committed to giving back in substantive ways, in the United States, various African countries and other communities around the world,” says Executive Chairman Don Polk. He stated that Vantera will also support and help build minority owned companies – living up to their mantra: “Build the business that builds the people, who tell the stories, that build hope."

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“We implore corporate America and millions of consumers to support VCBC and to watch us live up to our solemn promise to help build communities and to make things right." continued Polk, Executive Chairman of Vantera Coffee Bean Company. "VCBC developed its company/business and wherewithal to do business with primary corporations/multinationals. There’s no other Black owned company in the coffee business in America with the infrastructure, product certifications, verticality and wherewithal to scale — to meet the challenge of getting an equitable share of the coffee industry business. VCBC didn’t start off with the capability to be a global business. We built that from the ground up."

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For more information, email media@vanteracoffeebeancompany.com, call (866) 922-2209, or visit https://vanteracoffeebeancompany.com.

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Iris Market IQ, a market research publishing company, today announced the launch of its news site aimed at helping consumers stay educated in terms of issues that affect their pocketbook. It aims to help the financial industry understand feedback from consumers to improve or expand their product offering.

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The service is available online now, and will include curated news from the U.S. and around the world related to personal finance, macroeconomic issues, microeconomic issues, savings, and other "pocketbook topics."

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“I am thrilled to be able to offer our readers breaking news features," said Larisa Mathur, the founder and CEO of Iris Market IQ. "The IMIQ team has worked tirelessly to enable this feature and help our readers and pollsters find everything in one place. I can't wait for you to experience this!"
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BioNova Inc., a biopharma company providing treatments in cosmeceutical and personal care, today announced its biotech beauty award-winning targeted anti-aging collection for hard-to-treat areas, with limited-edition gift series just in time for the holidays.

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The limited-edition holiday gift duo sets are formulated with a patented delivery system that actually mimics the human cell (NuCell Direct™) for better anti-aging results. The products were developed by BIONOVA's founder, Dr. Danielov M.D., Ph.D, who received recognition for his development of the biotech based delivery system Nu-Cell Direct™ by the prestigious Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS).

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The 2022 holiday gift guide from BIONOVA features a series of targeted zone treatment gift bundles that come with matching kit gifts. Featured kits include:

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• “The Thinker” Kit: Age Control Frown Wrinkle Treatment + Age Control Upper Lip Wrinkle Treatment
• “The Talker”  Kit: Age Control Frown Wrinkle Treatment + Age Control Nose to Mouth Wrinkle Treatment
• “The Smilers” Kit: Age Control Upper Lip Wrinkle Treatment + Age Control Nose to Mouth Wrinkle Treatment)
• “The Active Body” Kit: Age Control Hand/Elbow/Knee Cream + Age Control Neck Cream

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Each formulation is composed of the patented Nu-Cell Direct™ delivery system that encapsulates various active ingredients—ranging from lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and other structural building substances—that when combined make them bio-available to the skin. The products comprising the award-winning targeted anti-aging collection target seven specific zone areas in the face and body. These areas have historically been treated with injections of botulinum toxin (Botox), hyaluronic acid (Restylane), and various fillers. BIONOVA's new anti-aging collection now provides zone-oriented formulations for at-home treatment to naturally regenerate and treat fine to deep wrinkles/folds/sagging and loss of elasticity in hard-to-treat areas without injections.

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BIONOVA's products are available for sale at Macy's department stores at macys.com.

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For more information, visit https://shopbnscience.com. To learn more about the proprietary biotechnology, visit www.bionovatech.com.

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BIONOVA combines the power of science with the wisdom of nature. The brand validates the results of over 25 years of research in human physiology and biochemistry. The proprietary technology enables BIONOVA to use the same ingredients naturally produced within the body in the same quantities and ratio: as a result, there is no oil, animal, plant or fruit extracts in any BIONOVA products.

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